The policy of teaching Science and Mathematics in English (PPSMI) has been a contentious issue for decades. The government has flip-flopped between English and Malay (or "Dual Language Programme") multiple times. This inconsistency affects students' mastery of scientific terminology and English proficiency, critical for the global workforce.
Students in Sabah and Sarawak, as well as rural Peninsular Malaysia, face shortages of qualified teachers (especially in English), dilapidated infrastructure (e.g., no electricity or running water in some Sarawak schools), and long commutes (boat or 4WD). Conversely, urban schools (e.g., in Kuala Lumpur, Penang) resemble private institutions with smart boards and robotics labs. The policy of teaching Science and Mathematics in
To understand school life, one must first understand the distinct streams that exist under the Ministry of Education (MOE). Unlike the rigid uniformity of Western public schools, Malaysian education is divided into three specific language streams at the primary level, converging into a single national curriculum at the secondary level. Students in Sabah and Sarawak, as well as